Alla El-Awaisi, PhD, MPharm, MSc
Dr. Alla El-Awaisi is a distinguished academic and pharmacy professional with a rich and varied background in education, practice, and leadership. She holds a Master of Pharmacy degree from Strathclyde University and an MSc in prescribing science, along with a PhD in interprofessional education and collaborative practice from the Robert Gordon University in the UK.
With more than nine years of practical experience as a clinical pharmacist in Scotland, Dr. Alla transitioned to academia, where she served as the assistant dean for student affairs at the College of Pharmacy from 2014 to 2022. Her visionary leadership includes the founding of the Interprofessional Education Committee in 2014, where she spearheaded the integration of Interprofessional Education (IPE) into health profession programs. Dr. Alla’s dedication to advancing health profession education is further underscored by her role in coordinating the development and delivery of the Interprofessional Education for Collaborative Practice module in the MSc in health professions education. Her influence extends beyond borders through key roles such as the leader of the Arab Network for Interprofessional Collaboration (ANIC) and co-facilitator of Interprofessional Global Impact. Moreover, in November 2022, she was nominated and duly appointed as a member of the Interprofessional Global Board of Directors.
Beyond administrative roles, Dr. Alla is a prolific researcher, focusing on interprofessional education, patient safety, medical and pharmacy education, pharmacy practice, and student leadership. Her dedication and impact on health profession education have earned her prestigious awards, including the "Professional Achievement Award" in the National Study UK Alumni Awards 2019-20 in Qatar. Currently, Dr. Alla serves as the director of clinical operations and engagement and holds the position of head of the Interprofessional Education Program in the Vice President's Office for Health and Medical Sciences.